Adamite and Citrine Physical Properties

Adamite

Citrine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

SiO₂

Adamite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Citrine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Adamite and Citrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂

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Adamite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.